Caring for frontline workers: A respite during COVID-19
On a Sunday in early April, Dr. Edward Reece, professor and chief of adult plastic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, accompanied Father Jojo Cal-Ortiz
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Esophageal cancer awareness: Q&A with Dr. Shawn Groth
In 2020, more than 18,000 people will develop esophageal cancer. It is the seventh most common cause of cancer-related deaths among men in the United
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Do patients really need opioid painkillers after colorectal surgery?
Although the opioid epidemic in the United States is currently overshadowed by the urgency of the COVID-19 pandemic, the danger of highly addictive opioid medications
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Women in surgery: A conversation with Dr. Ourania Preventza
“Keep moving, do the right thing, and do not let people put you down. Be honest and humble, and stand on your feet, and you
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Pediatric plastic surgeon helps patients thrive through literature
When Dr. Edward Buchanan realized he had a message to share with his patients that was beyond the scope of his medical consultations, he decided
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Creating a path in global surgery
When Dr. Rachel Davis started her general surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine, she knew she wanted work in the field of global surgery
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Monitoring device could prevent sudden unexpected infant death syndrome
Sudden unexpected infant death syndrome (SUIDS) occurs when a baby, under the age of one, passes away when there was no prior cause for concern.
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NPs vs. PAs: What’s the difference?
Advanced practice providers, including nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs), play key roles in healthcare. Both NPs and PAs have a high level of
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Life after weight loss surgery: Gaining a new perspective
On Nov. 26, 2018, Gayle Steinberg underwent a surgery that would change her life forever. As a lifelong dieter who had battled with her weight
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What you should know about mesothelioma
It’s been five years since mesothelioma treatment pioneer, Dr. David Sugarbaker, arrived in Houston to open the Lung Institute and the Mesothelioma Treatment Center at
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